R&D Food Scientist — Create Next-Gen Products

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Total Rewards package

401(k) match

Health plans

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. invites applications for the Research & Development Food Scientist role at the James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

You will contribute to consumer-first product development, formula optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to advance our brands. The position emphasizes data analysis, project management, and building digital capabilities, with a base salary of $83,000 and a path through our R&D Leadership Development framework.

Qualifications

• Pursuing MS or PhD in Food Science or related degree.
• Strong foundation in data analysis and project management.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create new products with consumer-first design.
• Improve existing products and optimize formulas for consumer appeal, manufacturing, and cost.
• Apply food science knowledge to develop innovative products.
• Eliminate waste from products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to grow the business.
• Engage external partners to increase efficiency and identify capabilities.
• Interact with consumers and customers to translate insights into concepts and prototypes.
• Develop technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technical problems leveraging digital tools.
• Impact lives and communities globally.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration tools

Education

MS or PhD in Food Science

Job description

General Mills, Inc. invites applications for the Research & Development Food Scientist role at the James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

You will contribute to consumer-first product development, formula optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to advance our brands. The position emphasizes data analysis, project management, and building digital capabilities, with a base salary of $83,000 and a path through our R&D Leadership Development framework.